http://downtowncouncil.org/more_events.php Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce - Downtown Council en http://downtowncouncil.org/images/JaxCouncil_144x71.jpg http://downtowncouncil.org/more_events.php 144 71 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:24:02 EST Speaker: Steve Grossman
Topic: Cecil Field, Running the airport as a business, and Airtrade development
Info: Steven J. Grossman graduated from Michigan State University in 1977 with a Masters Degree in Urban Planning.

In August of 1992, Mr. Grossman was appointed Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland. In this role, he was responsible for the operation, management and marketing of the Aviation Program for the Port of Oakland. He coordinated all activities related to Oakland International Airport and provided guidance on aviation issues to the Port’s Board of Commissioners and staff.

Mr. Grossman has been a member of the Airports Council International World Governing Board and is the past chairman of Airports International-North America, the association which represents airports all across North America.

As a result of an international search by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to replace its Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors selected Mr. Grossman from an extensive candidate pool.
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:32:56 EST Speaker: Wayne Weaver and Others
Topic: Jaguar KickOff
Info: 3rd Quarter Cornerstone Luncheon - Jaguar KickOff 09/07/2010 | 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Prime Osborn Convention Center 1000 Waters Street, Jacksonville, FL

Corporate Table of 9 (total of 10 seats; 1 seat reserved for Jaguars player, coach or Roar)

Cornerstone Investor: $400 Non-Cornerstone Investor: $500 Individual Tickets: $40

Three Convenient Ways to Register:
1. Visit the Calendar of Events section online at www.opportunityjacksonville.com
2. Call 366-6600, ext. 7601
3. Email: events@myjaxchamber.com

Registration deadline: August 25

Pick Your Player!

One week prior to the event, all sponsors will have the opportunity to pick the Jaguar player that sits at their table during the luncheon. The player selection will be based on sponsorship level.
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:14:21 EST Speaker: Randy Goodwin
Topic: TBD
Info: In 1994, Randy started his own company Presentation Resource, Inc. with two $5,000.00 bank loans. 16 years later, now known as PRI Productions, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most reputable show production companies in the southeast United States.

Mr. Goodwin has purchased multiple companies since he started his own company. He also is the president and owner of SED Event Rentals that specializes in event rental services.

In 2005, he stopped the day-to-day operations for over a month to help birth “Jacksonville Cares Hurricane Katrina Relief”. The staff of his company aided in filling over 50 semi trailers and trucks full of food, water and supplies to transport and deliver directly to the hands of victims on the Gulf Coast. This was one of his proudest moments watching his staff and the community that he lives in go to so much effort to help those who were in need.

Randy’s company is the production company for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His company produces the games at Everbank Field.

Randy is a past recipient of Jacksonville’s Small Business Leader of the Year. Mr. Goodwin is a proud alumni of Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2001.

In 2004, Randy became the proud recipient of the “Best Achievement in Logistics Award” given by Special Events Magazine. This is an international award given annually at the Gala held in Las Vegas.

He served on the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce for over 6 years. He is presently a Trustee and a Cornerstone Advisory Member of the Jacksonville Chamber.

He serves on the Board of Directors of Gateway Community Services. Gateway is an organization taking action against addiction through a variety of programs and services. He has served on the Mayors Advisory Board for Film and Television for 6 years and is also a long standing member of the Gator Bowl Committee.

Randy participated in the JCCI Forum of the Future and was a member of the Convention Center Task Force for study and recommendations for Jacksonville’s convention future.

He also served on the 2007 United Way of Northeast Florida Cabinet as the Small Business Chair and was a past Board Member of Volunteer Jacksonville. Randy has served on the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean’s Leadership Council.

Randy was a celebrity chef for the Salvation Army’s Celebrity Chef Annual Fund Raiser benefiting scholarships and homework assistance programs at the Adult Rehabilitation Center.

Just recently Randy was a celebrity for the Jacksonville Dancing with the Stars a benefit for the Boselli Foundation.
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Topic: Jaxson DeVille
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Topic: Painting of the Jaguar Paw Prints
Info: You are invited to join the Downtown Council of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 16th annual painting of the Jaguar Paw Prints. The big paws have been repainted down the middle of Bay Street every year to kick-off the Jacksonville Jaguar season and lead fans from the heart of Downtown to the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Stadium. Big and little kids are welcome to paint a paw!

Date: Saturday, August 21 (opening home game). Rain Date is set for August 28th.

Where: Meet at the Republic parking - lot adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce building across from the Jacksonville Jaguar mural -- free parking

Time: 8 a.m. - takes about 2 hours

Questions: contact Bonnie Arnold - 346-3300 or 699-0961

Please wear hats, sunscreen and old clothes.
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Topic: TBD
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]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:27:02 EST Speaker: Neil Armingeon
Topic: Current St. John's Riverkeeper Activities
Info: Come Network on the Water!

The June 18th Downtown Council meeting will be on the River…literally! Come aboard the River Taxi docked at Friendship Park on the Southbank for a one-hour appreciation tour of the River. Join us and Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon to learn things about the river you probably never knew. Neil will also bring us up to date on what the Legislature has done both to protect and possibly endanger our water supply, a landmark Federal Court ruling on the lawsuit against JEA's discharges into the St. Johns river, and whether or not the river may see the return of the Green Monster this summer.

The boat boards at 7:30 AM and departs the dock at 8:00. This can be the most memorable and enjoyable Friday morning you spend this summer. Don't miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with the reason that Jacksonville exists.

Breakfast is included at $22 for non-members and $17 for members. Don't miss the boat on this opportunity.

Register for Event
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:05:55 EST Speaker: Attendees
Topic: Downtown Networking
Info: On the second Thursday of every month, the movers and shakers of Downtown Jacksonville (and even those people who just love Downtown) gather at one of the local Downtown watering holes and share a beverage. Whether they come to relax, to network with some of the city's heavy hitters, or even just to bounce ideas off some fresh minds, Downtown Straight Up! is always a great experience. Feel free to invite your co-workers and friends. New networks, new venue, new conversations.

For more information on Downtown Straight Up Happy Hour, click here!
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sun, 30 May 2010 08:42:02 EST Speaker: Sheriff John B. Rutherford
Topic: Next Year's Budget/This Year's Crime Reductions
Info:
Sheriff John H. Rutherford
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
501 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 630-2120

John H. Rutherford was first elected Sheriff on July 1, 2003 after receiving a sweeping mandate from Duval County voters on April 15, 2003. He was re-elected, again with a sweeping mandate from the citizens, on March 20, 2007.

Sheriff Rutherford was born on September 2, 1952 and has lived in Jacksonville since he was four-years-old. The Sheriff is married to his high school sweetheart, Patricia and they have two grown children, Michael (and his wife Francesca) and Lee (and her husband Delmar.) The Rutherfords have four granddaughters and two grandsons. Sheriff Rutherford is a graduate of Florida State University, the FBI National Academy, and is a 35-year veteran with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Prior to his election, John Rutherford served for eight years under former Sheriff Nat Glover as the first ever appointed Director of Corrections. This appointment was significant and unique because it placed a career police officer in charge of the Department of Corrections. As expected, John's "vision" and ability to manage change has led to several new innovations within local Corrections.

During his law enforcement career, the Sheriff has served as a uniformed patrolman, sergeant and lieutenant. As a lieutenant, he worked in the Patrol and Detective Divisions and was soon assigned Director of the Region Five Criminal Justice Training Center, in charge of all regional police and corrections training in Northeast Florida. Having proven to be an excellent leader and innovator of change during these various commands, then-Sheriff Jim McMillan placed him in charge of a study to determine the efficacy of revolvers for officer self defense. Rutherford produced a study on revolvers and semi-automatic pistol which was later distributed across the country and is responsible for many agencies transitioning their officers to the Glock semi-automatic pistol. At a time when many officers were "out-gunned" by the criminal drug dealers, this study was a high profile officer safety success.

John was promoted to the rank of captain and briefly returned to a patrol zone before being appointed to the rank of chief by Sheriff McMillan.

Again, because of his leadership skills and ability to innovate and manage change, he was appointed to serve as Chief of Services, Chief of Traffic/Special Operations and Chief of Patrol, where he commanded over 700 uniformed officers.

As Sheriff, Rutherford quickly developed a ten-point plan to assure excellence in the department. He maintains the philosophy that Jacksonville deserves the right officers with the right training and the right equipment, properly deployed and skillfully managed. They must be men and women of character and sound judgment.

Please visit the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office website at www.coj.net/jso for more information.
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sun, 16 May 2010 12:02:02 EST Speaker: Jack Diamond
Topic: Long Range Vision for Jacksonville
Info:
Landon School will start the program by presenting its multimedia project before our guest speaker, Jack Diamond.

Jack Diamond, senior principal of Rink Design Partnership, Inc., moved to Jacksonville in 1970. He worked for KBJ Architects for 27 years and served the last 14 years as president. In 1997 he started Diamond Architects before merging with Jim Rink's firm in 1998. In 2000 Jim died of cancer and the firm was renamed Rink Design Partnership, Inc. in his honor.

Jack has been responsible for a number of well recognized projects including Prudential Tower, the Sun Trust Tower (formerly the Jacksonville Center), the Southern Bell Tower, Christ Church, the Jacksonville Federal Courthouse, the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts; multiple projects at the University of North Florida including the Business School, the Fine Arts Center, the Library, and the Student Union; the last three master plans for the City of Jacksonville; and renovations to Trinity Church in New York City.

Jack received a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1968 from The Ohio State University where he was a recipient of the Alpha Rho Chi Award. He was awarded the distinction of Fellow from the American Institute of Architects in 1995 where he has been an active member since 1971. Jack recently received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from The Ohio State University.

Jack has served as chairman of a number of Jacksonville organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the University of North Florida Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, the YMCA of North Florida, Visit Jacksonville (formerly the Convention and Visitor's Bureau), and the United Way Campaign. He is a founding member of JaxPride (a Coalition for Visual Enhancement) and the Chamber Cornerstone Entity, and has served as vice chairman of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Jack contributes his time to many other endeavors as well, including the FCCJ Foundation, JCCI, the Jacksonville AIA, the Jacksonville Zoo, Fresh Ministries, the Trust for Public Land, Dreams Come True, and Downtown Rotary of which he is a past president.

Over the past 39 years in Jacksonville he has served on the board of nearly every community organization that makes a difference in our quality of life, including advisory boards for the mayor and key community institutions.

In addition to the AIA Fellowship Award, Jack has been the recipient of a number of awards for service to the overall community in architectural design, vision, charity, arts, education, and community involvement, including:
- The State of Florida AIA Silver Medal Award for outstanding leadership and
service in the area of art, programs, and civic influence benefiting the AIA
- The UNF Presidential Medallion for exemplary service and outstanding
commitment to UNF and higher education - NAIOP (Jessie Smith Award) for outstanding community service for contribution to the real estate industry
- The Klechack Award for outstanding leadership and advocacy in promoting economic growth and vitality to Downtown Jacksonville
- The Downtown Jacksonville Visionary Award
- The Top Management Award from the American Free Enterprise Systems
- Multiple awards from the state and national Boys and Girls Clubs - gold and silver medallions and the Florida CARE Award
- Points of Excellence Award for distinguished services in economic development
- Successful Role Model Award for outstanding leadership - from the El-Betch-El- Divine Holiness Church
- Junior Chamber of Commerce Heroism Award
- OneJax Humanitarian and a 2010 Silver Medallion Honoree

His commitment to the community is part of the values, virtues, responsibility, and leadership we all owe our future generations to leave the world a better place. The following quote by George Bernard Shaw illustrates the basis of Jack's lifetime of work in our profession and community. "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live."

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Topic: Watch Some Baseball!
Info: All Councils are invited to attend this networking even before and during the Jacksonville Suns baseball game. They are playing Birmingham Barons. Come out and enjoy the networking and the game!

When: Friday May 14, 2010
Where: The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville - Group Area
Networking Begins: 6:30pm
First Pitch: 7:05pm

$20 Registration Includes Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Sodas Beer is available at concession stand.

Download Flyer

Visit http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com for more information about the Suns!
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Topic: Networking Event
Info:

Date: May 13th
Time: 5:30 PM-ish - til?

This is a monthly happy hour - networking - Downtown conversation event, usually scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month at a different (often new) venue (usually a bar or restaurant) attended by friends and workers of Downtown and members of the AIA, ULI, ASLA, APA, JEDC, AIGA, the chamber's Downtown Council, and COJ's Public Works. Feel free to invite your co-workers and friends.
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sat, 01 May 2010 10:30:02 EST Speaker: Sam Kouvaris
Topic: Jacksonville Sports
Info:
A native of Baltimore and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Sam Kouvaris began his broadcasting career in Charleston, S.C., as the sports director at the ABC affiliate, WCBD. He also worked as a sports reporter in the Washington/Baltimore area. In June 1981, Sam joined WJXT, formerly the CBS affiliate in Jacksonville, and was promoted to sports director in March 1982. On Jan. 1, 2000, Sam was given additional duties as managing editor of the sports department at WJXT.

As sports director/managing editor, Sam's responsibilities include the presentation of the daily newscasts and the leadership of the sports department. Along with the news director and general manager, he helps determine the sports coverage policy throughout the year. Sam's play-by-play experience stretches from football to polo, and he has called events for CBS, NBC, ABC and ESPN. A three-sport varsity athlete in high school, Sam also participated in football and baseball in college and on the semi-professional level. He still stays active in sports as a tri-athlete and the occasional fantasy baseball camp. As part of his sports coverage, Sam has tried out for the Jacksonville Tea Men and the USFL Jacksonville Bulls. He served as voice of the Tea Men of the NASL in 1983.

A popular feature on WJXT's Channel 4 News at 5:30 p.m. is "Stump Sam." Viewers are invited to send in their sports questions to see if they can "stump Sam." Sam has maintained about an 80 percent correct answer rate since the feature's inception in 1990. Sam also maintains a sports-themed Web site -- SamSportsline.com -- with current sports information, as well as personal commentary.

Sam calls his experience flying Navy tactical aircraft the highlight of his career. After a promotional flight with the "Blue Angels," Sam completed six weeks of training from the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Cecil Field, and was qualified to fly in the FA-18. He has done stories with several squadrons in the Atlantic Fleet and has one carrier arrested landing and launch.

His sports commentaries can be heard twice each day on WFYV-FM in Jacksonville and on the syndicated Lex and Terry radio show, which is broadcasted throughout the country. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, Sam is one of 38 electors asked each year to vote on candidates eligible for induction into the hall. He also is a designated voter for the Heisman Trophy and the College Football Hall of Fame.

Sam is an Emmy Award winner and has won the Associated Press Broadcast Award, as well as other honors, including Sportscaster of the Year by numerous organizations. Music and drama are among his hobbies. Sam plays several musical instruments, including the trumpet and guitar. He has appeared as the lead vocalist for the St. Johns River City Band at several "Big Band" concerts.

He serves on the Board of Directors for numerous charities in North Florida and is active at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Sam lives in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville with his wife. Together, they have three children.
]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sat, 01 May 2010 08:14:21 EST Speaker:
Topic: Cinco De Mayo before Art Walk
Info:
The Florida Bank on Bay Street in Conjunction with the Downtown Council presents Cinco De Mayo Mixer before Art Walk!

Join us for Networking and Nachos!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Florida Bank Downtown Branch Office
135 W. Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
At the corner of Bay and Hogan Streets
(904) 446-1940

After the mixer please feel free to participate in the Downtown Art Walk

For more information please contact Deyra Santiago at dsantiago@flbank.com

Refreshments and Cocktails Provided Bring Your Business Cards!

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]]> http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting http://downtowncouncil.org#nextMeeting Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:10:41 EST Speaker: The Jacksonville Sharks
Topic: Network and watch arena football!
Info: When: Friday April 16, 2010 Where: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena We will meet in the Group Area behind Section 117 for Networking and Socializing Networking Begins: 6:30am Kickoff: 8:00pm $20 Including Game Ticket $10 If you already have a Game Ticket Hotdogs or Pizza will be served! See the Jacksonville Sharks of the AFL in their inaugural season home opener against their instate rival the Orlando Predators. If you haven’t seen Arena Football, this is a must attend event. Arena football is not only a contact sport, but a fan participation sport. The seats included in this package are not the action seats, but you can observe from a safe distance and see it you want to get closer for other games!
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